Amendment_4_-_47PC0319R0007.pdf

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

FACILITY CODE

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15C. DATE SIGNED

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

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6. ISSUED BY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X)

CODE

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

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2PQC

Winnie Eng, Senior Contracting Officer

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General Services Administration Public Buildings Service One World Trade Center, 55th Floor New York, NY 10007

General Services Administration Public Buildings Service One World Trade Center, 55th Floor New York, NY 10007

47PC0319R0007

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09/03/2019

08/01/2019

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS HURRICANE RECOVERY PROJECT

ST. THOMAS GSA-PBS, REGION 2

SOLICITATION NO. 47PC0319R0007

AMENDMENT NO. 4

Amendment No. 4 is hereby issued to respond to the following RFI’s:

28. Confirm that only conduit rough-in with pullwire shall be considered for the following special systems: Fire Alarm, CCTV & Access Control. If special systems devices and wiring is required, please provide specifications and preferred vendor since Drawing 1b-FA-101, Note 5 indicates that modifications to the building Fire Alarm System must be performed by the current building maintenance contractor (at the construction contractor’s expense).

Response: All cabling pertaining to Fire alarm devices is shown on the Fire Alarm Riser Diagram (drawing 1B-FA-101). For additional information, refer to Electrical Specifications Section 283100- Automatic Voice Alarm System (fire Detection and Alarm). Fire Alarm Vendor information shall be confirmed by the Building Management. Existing Fire Alarm System is a Notifier system. Existing CCTV and Access Control devices are to be removed and re-installed only, no replacement. Existing wiring may be required to be extended. In this case, wiring shall match existing.

29. Clarify if the new Fire Pump Service Switch 400A/3P/600V should be furnished and installed by the contractor. If so, please confirm that it should be considered as a typical disconnect switch with a N-4X enclosure (See Drawing 1b-E-101).

Response: The new Fire Pump Service Switch shall be provided by the successful bidder as shown on the documents. Provide heavy duty service rated disconnect switch.

30. Clarify if a fire pump battery backup system should be furnished and installed by the contractor. If so, please provide information (manufacturer, specifications, etc.). Note #3 on Drawing 1b-E-101, indicates to refer to plumbing drawing 1i-P-101 for additional information but we could not find any information on that drawing.

Response: This battery back-up system (Pony pump) information is indicated on the RFP drawings (drawing 1g-P-101) and shall be provided by successful offeror.

31. The following symbol appears on Drawing 1b-E-401, updated one-line diagram .

What does this symbol stand for: New junction box? new splicing box? new panelboard? Etc.

Please clarify what should be considered in order to install new feeder for jockey pump equipment.

Response: This symbol represents new splice/tap box for feeder tap to jockey pump feeder.

The new feeder and feeder size for jockey pump equipment is shown on the drawing 1b-E- 401.

32. Provide schedule, manufacturer, catalog number and KAIC of the following existing panelboards: EPH, LP-31, Main Distribution Switchboard, MCC2, PPR1 in order to quote new circuit breakers.

Response: These panelboards are existing. Based on our survey, Main Distribution Switchboard manufacturer is manufactured GE, and the circuit breakers in this switchboard are the same manufacturer (GE).

33. Confirm that the following connections should be included as part of relay panel wiring diagram: Telephone System, PC or laptops & Photocells. If so, please provide specific locations and quantities of these equipment (See Drawing 1d-E-101).

Response: The Telephone interface is either via a modem or internet connection, PC or laptop and Photocells quantity and locations shall be as required per selected manufacturer. All components associated with the lighting control system are listed in our specifications. Relay panel shall be located in 3rd floor electrical closet near existing panel LP-31.

34. Clarify if remote solar power system RS06 should be connected to an override switch and relay panel (See Drawing 1d-E-101) Response: The new remote solar power system does not need to be connected. Override switch and lighting relay control panel is for outdoor facade lighting only.

35. Indicate if the emergency generator diesel tank shall be left completely filled up by the contractor.

Response: Tanks shall be hydrostatically tested upon completion of the installation. Once tested, tanks shall be left full with fuel and ready to use.

36. Phasing note #4 on Drawing 1g-E-100 indicates that an existing spare 100A breaker should be use for utility panelboard, but on the electrical phasing plan it indicates that a new breaker should be provided. Please clarify.

Response: Utilize existing space and provide new 100amp frame with 100amp 3pole trip unit in existing main distribution switchboard for a temporary 120/208V panelboard in generator enclosure.

37. Demolition notes #3, #6 & #9 of the stand by generator replacement project indicates that some fire alarm devices should be removed or relocated. Please clarify if this scope of work applies to the stand by generator replacement project. If so, please indicate quantities and final location of fire alarm devices.

Response: Existing FA devices in the generator room can remain in place during construction. However the contractor shall provide proper protection of the existing FA devices during construction.

38. Please provide specific location of existing ATS-S & ATS-E in order to run new feeders

(type F) up to generator (See updated one-line diagram on Drawing 1g-E-401).

Response: Please find requested information in the attached as-built drawings, titled “Ron de Lugo E – Electrical Plans Rev 3 Jan 8 2019 MFS AS BUILD_signed”.

39. The intent is to enclose entrance of building for climate control. Please be aware the current

RDL Security project does not enclose the riser section from the 2nd floor to the intermediate landing on stairwell A. Will there be an amendment issued to include cosire of this area in this project?

Response: The section is added to this project. The intent is to enclose the stairs completely.

See 1h-A101, 1h-A102, Elevation No. 13 and 1h-A201.

40. On drawings 1f-C101 it mentions “Remove Tree. Plant View Tree, Same Species”, who will be providing the permits to remove the tree.

Response: No permits are needed to remove trees on Federal Property.

41. To install the fence at the parking, we need to remove the solar panels to excavate for foundations, who will be responsible for removing the solar panels or should it be considered on our cost?

Response: The contractor is responsible for the removal and reinstallation of the existing solar panels. The contractor has to coordinate with CM, GSA and Schneider Electric.

42. As it was discussed at the pre-conference meeting, if new windows are different in dimensions to existing window openings, shall we considered repair works around opening and walls to adjust to new window opening size?

Response: The window openings sizes are not to be adjusted. The repair of the window openings are limited to the damages done during demolition.

43. Shall we include Gross Tax and Excise Tax in our cost?

Response: The contract price shall include all applicable taxes. Please see FAR 52.229-3, GSAR 552.229-70 and Basis of Pricing on Page 7 of the Draft GC Agreement.

44. Do we need USVI licensed contractors?

Response: The contractor is responsible for any required licenses. Please see FAR 52.236-7.

45. (a) Is it possible to extend the deadline due to the storm delaying on island feedback?

(b) Due to the fact we have not being able to receive a quote that meets specifications, we are soliciting additional time to present our proposal in order to have time to research and discuss with GSA/designer acceptable alternates on the glazing and windows.

We are also, soliciting additional time, since we are receiving calls from our suppliers in Florida stating that quotes might be delay due to the hurricane threat this weekend.

Response: The date and time for receipt of proposals is extended to September 13, 2019 at

4PM EST.

46. The offeror entity for these projects will be a joint venture (JV). As part of the qualifications, the JV shall submit GSA Form 527. This form requires to list completed project in the last five years. The JV has not completed any project as of today, projects are in progress. Should we present GSA Form 527 for JV supporting entities separately along with FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representation and Certifications?

Response: Yes; the JV may present the GSA Form 527 for the JV supporting entities separately. The JV shall have a registered JV SAM account with Annual Representations and Certifications.

The date and time for receipt of proposals is hereby extended to September 13, 2019 at 4PM EST.

END OF AMENDMENT NO. 4